Brakes Wheels 1st Gen Tires Bald and Feathered? need help

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  1. Sideways

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    #1 Sideways, Dec 3, 2011
    Ok,
    so my lady is telling me that she has to buy new rubber for her ride as her tires are all bald and feathered...

    I am no tire guru but IMHO i think her rubber is just fine. yes there are 2 with a little more wear, but thats what rotation is for. Those two will go on the back next time around. We have been to a few car shows, and she says people have made mention for her baldness...now the dealership is saying she should get new ones as well. I look at them and wonder what people are seeing that I don't :confused5:
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    from the community, what are your thoughts on the pics?

    am I wrong? are these tires bald and feathered???

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  2. Crashton

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    #2 Crashton, Dec 3, 2011
    I'd have to ask you do you live where you get rain & snow? Do you drive the MINI in those conditions? Are those oem runflats?

    Waiting for your reply...
     
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    #3 Redbeard, Dec 3, 2011
    Those aren't bald. They arent even to the wearbars. From my phone they don't look feathered either.
     
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    #4 SNEEEZY - Erika, Dec 3, 2011
    Those tires definitely are NOT bald or feathered...

    I wonder if a "shop" told her they needed to be replaced due to "balding & feathering"?

    If yes, I wouldn't give that shop any business.
     
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    #5 KC Jr 54, Dec 3, 2011
    x2

    I see very slight feathering, but certainly nothing that warrants replacement. Maybe the addition of camber plates ;) and a little less toe in the alignment. You got A LOT of life left in those from what is seen in the photos.
     
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    #6 Crashton, Dec 3, 2011
    Depends on where & when the OP is going to run those. On a dry road they would work fine. In heavy rain not so much, in snow, not at all.
     
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    #7 goaljnky, Dec 3, 2011
    If anything, I would say those are run slightly over inflated. Looks like they have about 6/32nds of rubber left on them. But feathering? I just don't think so.
     
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    #8 Crashton, Dec 3, 2011
    Maybe take them to the track & finish them off. Sounds like a fun way to need new tires. :D
     
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    #9 Redbeard, Dec 3, 2011
    Here is a brand new tire for comparison:

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    Me thinks you're being had.
     
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    #10 Sideways, Dec 4, 2011
    she uses them for summer driving, she is on a winter set right now. She has been able to get away with summers until now as the weather has been incredible.

    yes they are the oem runflats

    Thanks for all of your input...you have confirmed what I had suspected

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    #11 Crashton, Dec 4, 2011
    I always put good tires on my wife's car. That being said for the stated use I wouldn't be replacing those yet.

    Winter tires FTW! :Thumbsup:
     
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    #12 Gil-galad, Dec 4, 2011
    Yes to this:

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    ...but as others have suggested it seems a bit of an extreme description for your SSRs. Motor on. :cornut:

    (posted from the home of the world famous Decorah eagles)
     

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